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SONG OF HYBRIAS THE CRETAN, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: My wealth's a burly spear and brand
Last Line: To call me king and lord.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hybrias Of Crete
Variant Title(s): Skolion (song Sung At Aristocratic Banquets);a Soldier's Riches
Subject(s): Arms & Armor; Weapons; Ammunition


MY wealth's a burly spear and brand,
And a right good shield of hides untann'd,
Which on my arm I buckle:
With these I plough, I reap, I sow,
With these I make sweet vintage flow,
And all around me truckle.

But your wights that take no pride to wield
A massy spear and well-made shield,
Nor joy to draw the sword;
Oh, I bring those heartless, hapless drones
Down in a trice on their marrow-bones,
To call me king and lord.





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